The modernized Planetarium in Colombo closed for constructions few months ago will be declared open on 5 December, according to the Government Information Department.
It Planetarium been modernized with digital technology and visitors are assured of a better quality experience viewing technological developments on earth as well as in space.
The Planetarium established in 1965, was a special feature of the Industrial Exhibition held in Colombo that year. Designed by renowned Engineer Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe, its inner dome, taking the shape of a lotus in full bloom, was constructed by Engineers from Germany. The artificial sky where one could glimpse the night sky during day time is created on a domed screen above an auditorium which could seat 500 visitors.
